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Consent means giving your permission or agreeing to something, in this case sex. Consent is the same for all genders and sexualities: if you want to do something sexual with someone, then both of you must agree. When we talk about ‘sex’, we mean any sexual activity. This includes vaginal, anal and oral sex, masturbation of […]
Who can you talk to if you’re a victim of blackmail? Blackmail can take place in different settings, including online, your home, your place of work, your school or via the phone or the internet. The person carrying out the blackmail might be a stranger, an acquaintance, neighbour or groups of people living nearby, an […]
Tanya was a lesbian in her 50’s living in London. She had recently broken up with her female partner Beth of 3 years.
Rahim is a 55 year-old gay man living in East London. Rahim had been living with his partner Rex for 4 years.
What is Consent? All sex has to be consensual. Otherwise, it is a crime. Consent means giving your permission or agreeing to something, in this case sex. Consent is the same for all genders and sexualities: if you want to do something sexual with someone, then both of you must agree. When we talk about sex […]
Today’s figures from the Home Office show that anti-LGBT+ hate crime has, for the second year running, risen at twice the rate of other forms of hate crime over the last year.
Galop is proud to share five new information sheets for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) survivors of domestic abuse and the professionals supporting them.
This is a guide for LGBT+ people who have experienced anti-LGBT+ hate. It includes information on a wide range of topics relating to hate crime, including your rights, sources of support, and the criminal justice system. We created this guide to help LGBT+ victims answer the following questions: What is hate crime? Where can I […]
Galop provides free, confidential and independent support for LGBT+ young people aged 13 to 25.
This information sheet explained the financial assistance available if you experience anti LGBT+ hate or abuse. Hate crime can have a significant impact on many different parts of your life, including your finances. You might have to take time off of work, travel to appointments, pay medical bills, replace valuable items or move house. Help is […]
